Senior designer and art director specializing in brand identity systems, campaign visuals, and illustration-driven visual design. I build clear, consistent design languages across digital and print, from concept to final delivery. I collaborate with cross-functional international teams and clients, translating strategy and business goals into engaging visuals, toolkits, and marketing assets. I’m comfortable leading creative direction while also executing detailed design work in tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Figma, Procreate, and Midjourney/AI-assisted workflows.…

Dimitri Klimakov

Senior designer and art director specializing in brand identity systems, campaign visuals, and illustration-driven visual design. I build clear, consistent design languages across digital and print, from concept to final delivery. I collaborate with cross-functional international teams and clients, translating strategy and business goals into engaging visuals, toolkits, and marketing assets. I’m comfortable leading creative direction while also executing detailed design work in tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Figma, Procreate, and Midjourney/AI-assisted workflows.…

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Senior designer and art director specializing in brand identity systems, campaign visuals, and illustration-driven visual design. I build clear, consistent design languages across digital and print, from concept to final delivery.

I collaborate with cross-functional international teams and clients, translating strategy and business goals into engaging visuals, toolkits, and marketing assets. I’m comfortable leading creative direction while also executing detailed design work in tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Figma, Procreate, and Midjourney/AI-assisted workflows.

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Language

English
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Art Director | Illustrator at Upwork
December 1, 2021 - Present
Remote ongoing collaboration with diverse clients, delivering visual concepts and assets; earned Top Rated status on Upwork.
Creative Designer / Art Director at Upwork
December 1, 2021 - Present
Led 10+ visual and brand campaigns, strengthening brand recognition; produced diverse campaign assets and visuals aligned with brand identity; collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and consistency across channels.
Creative Director / Art Director at Upwork
December 1, 2021 - Present
Led ongoing visual and brand campaigns with international clients; drove consistency in branding, campaign assets, and storytelling; collaborated across cross-functional teams via remote work to meet marketing goals. Also contributed to IKEA campaigns (2017-2018), developing 100+ price tag options, 20 packaged designs, 50+ billboard campaigns, and 15 seasonal assets.
Creative (Full-time) at Saatchi & Saatchi
October 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Full-time role referenced alongside the SEEDS Iceland period in the resume.
Visual / Design Participant (Cultural project) at SEEDS Iceland
October 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Activist and participant in a cultural project (De Amicitia).
Art Director | Illustrator at Thinkful
October 1, 2020 - December 1, 2021
Developed the brand's visual style from scratch, designed shapes, tools, and characters to engage audiences, and led campaigns that supported sales and career changes.
Independent Senior Designer | Art Director | Brand & Visual Designer
January 1, 2018 - Present
Built a visual identity system and brand assets for Thinkful (Chegg). Created 200+ visual assets, illustrations, and marketing materials. Developed campaign concepts across digital and print media, maintaining visual consistency across brand assets. Collaborated with marketing and creative teams on campaign execution. Produced illustrations, graphics, and promotional materials for multiple campaigns. Worked with Upwork clients (international). Led branding, visual identity, and marketing campaigns across different industries; collaborated with international clients on branding, campaign concepts, and pitch decks; partnered with distributed cross-functional teams in fully remote environments; delivered commercial visuals for marketing and branded content; developed visual solutions aligned with brand strategy, identity, and business goals; created concept visuals for Netflix-related show pitches and presentation materials; designed 5 magazine covers for Space News print and digital pub
Art Director | Illustrator at Upwork
January 1, 2018 - October 1, 2020
Remote freelance role delivering concept art and illustrations for clients, leading visual strategies and maintaining client relationships on Upwork.
Creative Designer / Art Director at Upwork
January 1, 2018 - October 1, 2020
Led 54+ weekly campaigns and produced 200+ branded visuals in one year, building recognition and trust through cohesive visual identity systems. Collaborated remotely with international clients on branding, illustration, and campaign assets to drive consistent growth.
Creative Director / Art Director at Upwork
January 1, 2018 - October 31, 2020
Led 10+ visual and brand campaigns; developed 200+ branded visual assets in one year; built brand identity, visual systems, and engaging characters; delivered a broad range of commercial visuals for campaigns and branded content; collaborated remotely with international clients on branding and campaign assets; strengthened brand recognition and trust; supported consistent sales growth.
Brand | Visual Designer | (Creative role) at Saatchi & Saatchi (Volunteering / SEEDS Iceland participant)
April 1, 2016 - May 31, 2018
Contributed to 3 seasonal OB (OB brand) campaigns targeting families. Designed 100+ price tags, 20 packaging designs, 50+ billboard concepts, and 15 seasonal campaign assets. Developed campaign concepts and key visuals following OB and Procter & Gamble brand guidelines.
Illustrator | Creative Designer at Saatchi & Saatchi
April 1, 2016 - May 1, 2018
Led seasonal campaigns for IKEA; created 100+ price tag options, 20 package designs, 50+ billboard campaigns and 15 seasonal illustrations to drive sales.
Brand Designer / Creative Designer at Saatchi & Saatchi (Saatchi & Saatchi)
April 1, 2016 - May 1, 2018
Led 3 seasonal IKEA campaigns; developed 100+ price tag options and 20 packaged designs; contributed to Procter & Gamble brand campaigns and advanced family-sector brand loyalty.
Participant, Cultural Project at De Amicitia
July 1, 2014 - July 31, 2014
Cultural project participation.
Senior Graphic Designer and Art Director
July 1, 2013 - August 31, 2014
Worked with 11+ years of experience across branding, visual systems, campaign design, presentation design, digital design, illustration, and AI-assisted creative workflows. Portfolio included work for OB (OB brand), Procter & Gamble, Chegg, Reliant AI, and Space News across retail, technology, AI, education, and media. Collaborated with international clients and distributed teams, leading projects from concept to final delivery. Enjoyed turning complex ideas into clear visual systems, engaging campaigns, and thoughtful design solutions that communicate effectively across digital and print.
Anti-Whaling Activist at SEEDS Iceland
July 1, 2013 - August 31, 2013
Volunteer activist supporting anti-whaling campaigns.

Education

BA at Rome University of Fine Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026
BA in Arts in Comics and Illustration at Rome University of Fine Arts
January 11, 2030 - January 27, 2026
BA, Arts in Comics and Illustration at Rome University of Fine Arts
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2013
at Rome University of Fine Arts
January 11, 2030 - August 3, 2026
Environmental Design, Architecture at Moscow State Construction University / MGSU
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2010

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Gaming, Retail, Education, Computers & Electronics, Non-Profit Organization

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